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When i see African printed Fabrics, i’m always dreaming away…

I started to write this post at the end of the summer 2012 but couldn’t find the time finish it so now, here it is.

Winter is defenitely here and it’s freezing cold. But i always have a summer feeling when i see african ladies dressed with beautiful patterned outfits.

Several of these prints have also a story to tell or a meaning but as an outsider you can just gaze at the marvellous fabrics they use without knowing the meaning. A lot of these African ladies makes their beautiful dresses themselves. Just like my mom. She made this dress to wear it at her choir on Sunday. She even made some for the kids.

You can always buy some african printed fabric and ask an African sempstress to make your dream dress. I did some research and experienced it was difficult to find brands who sell great plus sized ethnic clothing.

Love Voundi is a fashion designer and she launched her collection called Masaari, who dresses women from 36 to 54! Even if Masaari sounds like African in the ears, it is originally a Japanese name (click here for its meaning). As I could not go to New York FFFweek last year, I have not had the opportunity to see her work in real life. I love the bags of her collection!!

The UK based brand offers pretty peplumed blouses, printed dresses, and chic A-line and pencil skirts. Sizes go from 14-28UK (46-58); prices range from £50 (approximately $80) for a skirt to £75 (approximately $120) for a dress. I love the skirts in this collection!

Syreeta Badu’s new collection Concrete Rose consists of 10 pieces. Each piece is named descriptions of what she wishes for all women to feel like when wearing her clothing. Majority of the pieces have an African influence, with colourful panelling which emphasize your curves. I really like this original coat! I feel privileged to discover her new collection next month at the London Plus Size Fashion Weekend.